| Component | Requirement |
| Exercise | None |
| Kata | None |
| Kobudo | Kobu Bokken, Kumi Bokken, and Kuniyoshi Sai or Nunchaku Kihon |
| Drills | None |
| Gear | Bokken Sai or Nunchaku |
| Fitness | 10 x 10 Press ups, 10 x 10 Sit ups |
| Knowledge | Yudansha Essay – Discuss with Instructor |
Students testing 1st Kyu are required to demonstrate:
- Kata
- Students must be clearly demonstrating Yudansha levels of performance in all kata
- Kobu Bokken / Kumi Bokken
- Sequence must be present without error
- Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Kuniyoshi Sai or Nunchaku Kihon
- Sequence must be present without error
- Flow must be present, no jerking or stopping
- Weapons: All weapons must be purchased or manufactured and deemed acceptable and safe for training. Discuss with an instructor before buying.
- Constellations & Webs:
- Students should be able to clearly demonstrate ability flowing across all drills at high beat rates. Restarts and errors should be minimal. Inclusion of weapons is expected.
- Students should be wearing protective equipment and demonstrating acceptable levels of contact.
- Yudansha Essay:
- Students must research and write an essay relevant to their study.
- Topic must be discussed and agreed wit hinstructors
- Essay length and complexity will be determined based on student age and education level.